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Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention During Intrauterine Device Insertion

NCT07580885 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-05-12

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Summary

Effect of Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial April 30, 2026 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality-assisted nursing intervention on participants' pain, anxiety, physiological parameters and comfort levels during Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion. In this context, the study which hypothesises that the virtual reality application will reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure, support physiological stability, and enhance participants' comfort levels was designed as a randomised controlled trial.

Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Pain Management
  • Virtual Reality
  • Nursing Interventions

Interventions

OTHER

via virtual reality goggles

Intervention Name: Virtual Reality Intervention Description: Participants in the experimental group received a virtual reality-assisted nursing intervention during intrauterine device insertion. A virtual reality headset was used to present a 3D immersive video including relaxing natural scenes and calming background music. The intervention was applied continuously throughout the procedure to distract attention from the procedure and reduce pain and anxiety. Intervention Name: Routine Care Description: Participants in the control group received routine care during intrauterine device insertion without the use of virtual reality or any additional distraction method.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mersin University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yasemin ATEŞEYAN, PhD · MERSİN UNIVERSITY

  • Esra VERİM, PhD · GAZİANTEP UNIVERSITY

  • Emine BAŞ, PhD · Sanko University

  • Zeynep GÜNGÖRMÜŞ, Prof · Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-25
Primary Completion
2025-12-30
Completion
2026-04-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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